Operating Hours and Important Links
Public Works Facility is open 8am-3:30pm for walk-in assistance at 680 Peverly Hill Road
DPW RESOURCES
For a brief video introduction to the Department of Public Works, please click here.
PROJECTS WE ARE WORKING ON THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Click here for the CITYWIDE MAP which is the interactive GIS map showing information for major projects currently underway. It can also be found under the Projects dropdown list above.
Complete Streets
Construction projects are being implemented based on the City's Complete Streets Policy, adopted in 2013. The City has committed to “approach every transportation improvement and project phase as an opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for all users,” and to use the best and latest design standards available. For links to more information about specific Complete Streets projects - click here.
Bulky Waste Online Payment Portal
CLICK HERE
For online payment of Bulky Waste disposal fees and Bulky Pickup by our staff, for a $5.00 charge.
Please note- the $5 pick-up fee must be added onto your disposal payment and scheduled through our staff at Public Works.
For hours and more information about the Portsmouth Recycling Center - click here
For more information on Bulky Waste Curbside Collection - click here
BULKY WASTE PICK-UP FLAT FEE = $5.00
plus the cost of any items listed below
FEE PER ITEM:
$5.00 per item
Box Springs
Clothes Dryer
Clothes Washer
Dishwasher
Mattress
Propane Tank (20 lbs. or larger)
Tire
Upholstered Furniture
$10.00 per item
Cooking Range
Electronics
$20.00 per item
Refrigerator
Items containing Freon - (CFC removal)
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